If you're a carnivore, life in the ocean must sometimes get a little dull from a culinary point of view. Most of us enjoy a good piece of fish to eat on occasion. Fewer of us would be happy with the idea of eating fish every day of the week for the rest of our lives, but if you're a water dweller you don't really get the choice!
In this image, a dead squid is providing a feast for not only a crab, but a couple of starfish. Because we usually associate starfish with being cute, fluffy and lovable because of their shape, we tend not to consider the fact that they might eat other living creatures, but they do. As well as any fish carrion they encounter, they'll also go looking for snails and sea urchins, among other snacks.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.